Mike Thalassitis' Essex restaurant will launch on Saturday in his memory.

The Love Island star tragically committed suicide last month at the age of just 26, leaving family, friends and fans in shock.

And now, Mike's business partner Scott Neilson announced the restaurant will open in Loughton, Essex this Saturday and profits made from drinks will go towards a mental health charity.

Taking to his own Instagram, Scott announced the opening of the restaurant, named the Skillet, will go ahead.

(Image: scotty_neils Instagram)

The Skillet's own Instagram account, also posted with details of the launch.

"On Saturday 27th April, The Skillet will be opening its doors to welcome the public from 8am-5pm, in honour of Mike Thalassitis", it reads.

"The modern brunch eatery will specialise in skillet breakfasts, from the traditional Full English to Classic American Buttermilk Pancakes and Mike’s very own favourite, Poutine Breakfast."

"In special tribute to Mike, all drink proceeds over launch weekend will be donated to the mental health charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) to build awareness of depression in young men and develop practical resources to support those suffering."

"Mike worked extremely hard on this launch. He was passionate about cooking and it was his dream to one day open a restaurant. Together, we have created a first-rate breakfast bar we hope you will enjoy and we invite you all to come down and celebrate his love of good food."

"Look forward to seeing you all there!"

The Skillet so far has over 11,000 followers and has posted samples of the menu, including a range of breakfasts, pancakes, paninis, burgers and bagels.

Mike's friend and Love Island co-star Montana Brown also took to her Instagram story, to encourage her followers to attend the launch.

She said: 'The Skillet is finally opening which is very exciting. It is Mike’s café, all the detail are in the tags here.

'It is finally completed and ready to rumble... I will be down there, I'm sure there will be some familiar faces. I cant wait for you to see the hard work him and Scott put into it.

'Mike worked so hard on The Skillet. It was his little project; he loves cooking and he’s very good at cooking.'

Montana also delivered a speech at Mike's funeral, and made an appearance on This Morning shortly after the news of his death broke, to raise awareness about mental health.